Woodies DIY over sixties day every Thursday: 10%
Does not include power-tools, garden power-tools, lawnmowers, sheds, electric showers and the purchase of gift cards. The discount can not be used with any other discounts.
Often just inside entrance to Woodies pick up their catalogue containing discount vouchers. For example, €10 off when spend €100 or more on light fittings, €5 off when spend €50 or more on paint or €5 off any purchase of €150 or more.
B&Q over sixties club used to give 10% off on Wednesdays with their “Diamond card”.
But from September 2018 it closed to new members and existing members can now only get the discount on gardening products.
At Specsavers, the over 60s can get 25 per cent off glasses from the €99 range or above, Monday – Friday.
Banking charges
Most banks offer free or incentivised banking to those over 60, such a banking free of maintenance and transaction fees, buying or selling foreign currency notes.
Discounts are available to pensioners in other countries also so if on holidays do not be slow to ask if any discounts available.
If you’re 62 years or older, now you can save at least 15 percent on your room rate at more than 2,000 Marriott hotels worldwide. Your Marriott senior hotel discount is available weekdays or weekends, seven days a week.
Book Online Now! Or call toll-free 1-888-236-2427 in the USA and Canada and ask for the senior hotel discount.
Terms & Conditions: Discounted rooms are offered on a space-available basis, and a maximum of two rooms can be reserved per stay. There is no limit on the number of nights per stay. Guest must also present valid identification with date of birth at check-in. This rate, which is subject to availability, is offered globally at Marriott Hotels, Resorts & Suites; Renaissance Hotels; Courtyard by Marriott; Residence Inn by Marriott; Fairfield Inn by Marriott; Marriott Conference Centres; TownePlace Suites by Marriott; SpringHill Suites by Marriott; and Marriott Vacation Club International.
If you’re going abroad, it’s worthwhile finding out what age-related discounts are available in your destination country. A number of European countries either offer a reduced admission fee or don’t charge at all for tourist attractions if you’re a European citizen over the age of 65. Find tourist information points when on holiday or search online before you go to see what’s available to you.
If you a travel pass at home it may be useable in your holiday destination also.
A Seniors Card is a new initiative introduced in 2015 by Guerin Media Ltd. It’s quite simply a means of rewarding our older citizens with a simple Discount Scheme, Where there is no assets test or income bias. To qualify you must be over 60 years of age.
How to apply
You can ring +353 1 4603615 or you can apply online
Using your Seniors Card
Seniors Card holders are eligible for discounts and special offers from hundreds of businesses across Ireland. It’s easy to use just present your card where you see the sign. All discounts vary so you will have to ask the specific business what discount is available to Senior Card Holders.
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